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Will Lionel Messi play against Zambia? Scaloni confirms Argentina starters

Pablo Almohalla,Andy Hall — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:12:39 GMT

Lionel Messi will be in the starting lineup for Argentina’s match against Zambia. Head coach Lionel Scaloni made it official during his latest press conference, held Monday afternoon.

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Copa América 2021
Finalissima 2022
World Cup 2022
Copa América 2024

Messi triggers delirium in Argentina

Pablo Almohalla,Paul Reidy — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:13:43 GMT

The Argentine national team will play a friendly match against Mauritania next Friday, the 27th, at La Bombonera stadium. The match has been surrounded by controversy over ticket prices. Many Argentine fans complained on social media about the high prices. General admission tickets started at over US$65, and the most expensive ones were around US$335. However, the Messi factor has once again boosted ticket sales in recent hours.

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Finalissima to be staged over two games?

Paul Reidy — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:24:59 GMT

As the month of March moves along and despite no definitive confirmation from UEFA, FIFA or CONMEBOL, everything points to the Finalissima not being staged in Doha as Qatar reports that the country is still being attacked by Iranian drones on a regular basis.

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Spanish FA chief Louzán, on Finalissima: “time is running out”

Ruby Arés,Juanma Leiva,Paul Reidy — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:12:48 GMT

The president of the Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Louzán, maintained that all parties are working on a solution regarding the Finalissima and need to decide whether it will ultimately be played in Qatar or not.

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After days of crisis in Qatar, the Finalissima may still happen

Aritz Gabilondo — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:53:10 GMT

After a brutal stretch in Qatar — days marked by nonstop tension as Qatari armed forces intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran — there’s finally a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. And with that, hope is growing that the Finalissima in Doha, now just 20 days away, might still go ahead as planned.

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Spain vs Argentina ‘Finalissima’ 2026 ticket details announced

Paul Reidy — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:17:22 GMT

The countdown to the 2026 Finalissima is well underway as Euro 2024 winners Spain face current World Cup holders Argentina in Lusail (Qatar) next month.

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Spain’s World Cup plans: friendlies against China and Peru in the pipeline

Joaquín Maroto — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:21:44 GMT

Spain is negotiating a June 4 friendly against China in La Coruña, which would be La Roja’s final match on home soil before flying to North America for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Estadio Riazor, home of LaLiga club Deportivo, is the venue which the RFEF have in mind for the game.

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Spain's 2026 World Cup schedule

Confirmed friendlies

March 27 Spain vs Argentina (Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar)

March 30 Spain vs Egypt (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar)

Yet to be confirmed

June 4 Spain vs China (Riazor, La Coruña, Spain)

June TBD Spain vs Peru (TBD)

2026 World Cup group stage

June 15 Spain vs Cape Verde (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA)

June 21 Spain vs Saudi Arabia (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA)

June 26 Uruguay vs Spain (Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico)

The ‘Finalissima’ gets the green light: Spain to face Argentina in Doha

Aritz Gabilondo — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:41:59 GMT

After months of negotiations and weeks of uncertainty due to Argentina’s internal turmoil, the highly anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina—the reigning champions of Europe and South America—has finally been set. The Finalissima will take place on March 27 in Doha, Qatar, kicking off at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Leo Messi: “It’s going to be a special World Cup”

Diego Mauricio Magaña Gorostieta,Paul Reidy — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:37:05 GMT

As the 2026 World Cup draws ever closer, doubts about whether Lionel Messi will participate with Argentina continue to grow. On a number of times the Argentine star has stated that he has not yet made a final decision as he seeks to reach peak physical condition to contribute to the Albiceleste team.

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Messi forced to choose between Inter Miami and Argentina

Luis Guillermo Vázquez,Andy Hall — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:31:46 GMT

Lionel Messi is staring down a scheduling dilemma that could force him to choose between representing Argentina or suiting up for Inter Miami in a crucial MLS matchup.

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Scaloni leaves Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup up in the air

Luis Guillermo Vázquez — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:21:00 GMT

What many believed would be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance may not be his swan song after all—or perhaps it already was.

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Argentina’s Messi drops World Cup bomb: “the most logical thing”

Juan Lopesino,Calum Roche — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:51:20 GMT

Lionel Messi delivered some surprising comments, all the more striking after his masterclass against Venezuela and the brilliant qualifying campaign he has led, which wraps up next Tuesday.

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Spain and Argentina line up ‘Finalissima’ showdown ahead of 2026 World Cup

Joaquín Maroto,Andy Hall — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:31:13 GMT

The presidents of the RFEF and the AFA, Rafael Louzán and Claudio Tapia, have reached an agreement to play the Finalissima, a match that will pit the current European champions, Spain against the Copa América winners, Argentina. The game is scheduled to take place the end of March 2026, in the run-u[ to next summer’s World Cup.

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International windows before the 2026 World Cup

23-31 March 2026
1-9 June 2026
11 June-19 July World Cup

Finalissima previous games

Artemio Franchi Cup

21 August 1985 France 2-0 Uruguay (Parc des Princes, Paris)
24 February 1993 Argentina 1-1 [5–4 pens] Denmark (Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata

Finalissima

1 June 2022 Argentina 3–0 Italy ( Wembley Stadium, London)

Lionel Messi’s big decision: Inter Miami future and 2026 World Cup plans revealed

Aritz Gabilondo,Roddy Cons — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:55:04 GMT

Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami runs through the end of 2025—just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on U.S. soil—and all indications are that the Argentine legend plans to stay put in South Florida as he gears up for what will almost certainly be the final major international tournament of his storied career.

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Next up for Messi: Colombia and the Club World Cup

Diego Ibarra Escamilla,Paul Reidy — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:58:55 GMT

With Inter Miami returning to winning ways after a recent solid run in MLS, Lionel Messi is currently on duty with the Argentine national team. In the first of the two World Cup qualifiers, the Albiceleste beat Chile (0-1) and will now face Colombia this Tuesday at the Estadio Mâs Monumental. Messi was a substitute in Chile, but his starting spot is guaranteed for the match against Colombia.

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USMNT lining up friendly against world champions Argentina in Qatar

Diego Mauricio Magaña Gorostieta,Andy Hall — Thu, 15 May 2025 19:01:18 GMT

The road to next summer’s World Cup continues, and for the United States, the journey is particularly complex.

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USMNT friendlies schedule 2025

USA vs China: May 31, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (CDT) Allianz Field, St Paul, Minnesota
USA vs Jamaica: June 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) Energizer Prk, St Louis, MD
USA vs Turkey: June 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut
USA vs Switzerland: June 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) GEODIS Park, Nashville, TN
USA vs Republic of Ireland: June 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado
USA vs Republic of Ireland: June 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) DTQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
USA vs Canada: June 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (CDT) Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
USA vs South Korea: September 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey
USA vs Japan: September 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (EST) Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio
6-14 October - International match window
10-18 November - International match window

Messi explains supposed rivalry between Argentina and Mexico: “The comparison doesn’t exist”

Eduardo López,Andy Hall — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:45:48 GMT

The tension between Mexican and Argentine fans has intensified in recent years, with Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Mexico in the 2022 Qatar World Cup serving as the peak of the rivalry. However, Lionel Messi is totally puzzled by its origins.

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Details of Maradona “slow, agonizing death” emerge

Simón Escudero,Andy Hall — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:33:03 GMT

The circumstances surrounding Diego Armando Maradona’s death are becoming clearer. During the sixth hearing of the ongoing trial, Mauricio Cassinelli, the forensic expert who conducted Maradona’s autopsy, testified on Thursday that the legendary footballer had “a heart that weighed more than twice a normal, healthy heart,” suffered from “generalized edema from head to toe,” and endured a prolonged agony lasting 12 hours before his passing in November 2020.

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Spain-Argentina Finalissima date finally becomes clearer

Pablo M. Fuentenebro,Aritz Gabilondo,Paul Reidy — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:24:16 GMT

Spain and Argentina still have to play in the Finalissima. La Roja, the current European champions will face the Argentinian national team with the Albiceleste both current World Champions and 2023 Copa América winners. With both CONMEBOL and UEFA looking for a date in the packed schedule, it looks like the game could be finally staged in March 2026.

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Spain: World Cup qualifiers & dates

4-9-2025: Bulgaria-Spain
7-9-2025: Turkey-Spain
10-11-2025: Spain-Georgia
10-14-2025: Spain-Bulgaria
11-15-2025: Georgia-Spain
18-11-2025: Spain-Turkey

Argentina 4 vs 1 Brazil live online: score, stats, goals and updates | World Cup Qualifiers

AS USA — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:30:00 GMT

Julian Alvarez and Enzo Martinez scored two goals before the quarter hour mark to set the tone in Argentina’s “Superclasico' victory from Buenos Aires.

The 1.5 billion dollar Argentina-Brazil Superclásico

Simón Escudero,Paul Reidy — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:38:58 GMT

Tension will be sky-high in Buenos Aires on Tuesday evening as the Argentine capital hosts the Superclásico and despite the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar absent, no love is lost as the Albiceleste go head-to-head with the Seleçao.

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Raphinha adds spice to Argentina-Brazil clash with menacing claim

Simón Escudero,Paul Reidy — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:17:32 GMT

Raphinha is one of Brazil’s leading figures at the moment and is one of the star players for FC Barcelona this season as the Catalan club remain in contention to add three titles to their Spanish Super Cup.

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Uruguay vs Argentina: summary: score, stats, goals and highlights | World Cup Qualifiers

AS USA — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Neymar called up by Brazil after 17-month absence

Andy Hall,Simón Escudero — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:38:50 GMT

Dorival Júnior has announced the 23-player roster for Brazil’s upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.

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Brazil squad

Goalkeepers:

Alisson (Liverpool)
Éderson (Manchester City)
Bento (Al Nassr)

Defenders:

Wesley (Flamengo)
Vanderson (Monaco)
Danilo (Flamengo)
Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
Marquinhos (PSG)
Guilherme Arana (At. Mineiro)
Leo Ortiz (Flamengo)
Murillo (Nottingham Forest)

Midfielders:

Neymar (Santos)
André (Wolverhampton)
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)
Gerson (Flamengo)
Joelinton (Newcastle)
Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton)

Forwards:

Vinicius (Real Madrid)
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Estêvão (Palmeiras)
João Pedro (Brighton)
Savinho (Manchester City)

Defense attorney in Maradona death trial case claims evidence was “tampered with”

EFE EFE,Andy Hall — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:39:22 GMT

Rodolfo Baqué, the defense attorney for nurse Gisella Madrid, who was in charge of caring for Diego Maradona, has told Argentinean media that there was “adulterated evidence” in the room where the former player died, in his house in Tigre, province of Buenos Aires.

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Will Lionel Messi play against Zambia? Scaloni confirms Argentina starters

Messi triggers delirium in Argentina

Finalissima to be staged over two games?

Spanish FA chief Louzán, on Finalissima: “time is running out”

After days of crisis in Qatar, the Finalissima may still happen

Spain vs Argentina ‘Finalissima’ 2026 ticket details announced

Spain’s World Cup plans: friendlies against China and Peru in the pipeline

Spain's 2026 World Cup schedule

The ‘Finalissima’ gets the green light: Spain to face Argentina in Doha

Leo Messi: “It’s going to be a special World Cup”

Messi forced to choose between Inter Miami and Argentina

Scaloni leaves Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup up in the air

Argentina’s Messi drops World Cup bomb: “the most logical thing”

Spain and Argentina line up ‘Finalissima’ showdown ahead of 2026 World Cup

International windows before the 2026 World Cup

Finalissima previous games

Lionel Messi’s big decision: Inter Miami future and 2026 World Cup plans revealed

Next up for Messi: Colombia and the Club World Cup

USMNT lining up friendly against world champions Argentina in Qatar

USMNT friendlies schedule 2025

Messi explains supposed rivalry between Argentina and Mexico: “The comparison doesn’t exist”

Details of Maradona “slow, agonizing death” emerge

Spain-Argentina Finalissima date finally becomes clearer

Spain: World Cup qualifiers & dates

Argentina 4 vs 1 Brazil live online: score, stats, goals and updates | World Cup Qualifiers

The 1.5 billion dollar Argentina-Brazil Superclásico

Raphinha adds spice to Argentina-Brazil clash with menacing claim

Uruguay vs Argentina: summary: score, stats, goals and highlights | World Cup Qualifiers

Neymar called up by Brazil after 17-month absence

Brazil squad

Defense attorney in Maradona death trial case claims evidence was “tampered with”

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